4.3 Legacy of thought Flashcards
the birthplace of Confucius
Lu Province
Chinese teacher of morals that came to embody the core of Confucianism.
Confucius
Disciple of Confucius who is regarded as second only to Confucius as the cofounder of Confucianism
Mencius
sixth century B.C First great teacher of Daosim who taught before Confucius.
Laozi
a high ranking social class.
nobility
Zhou dynasty text that Confucius interpreted and revived.
Book of Documents
a collection of sayings by Confucius
Analects
a way of thinking and living based on the teachings of Confucius.
Confucianism
in dynastic China the divine right to govern for the good of all people.
Mandate of Heaven
the belief in finding the “way” or the dao, of the universe.
Daosim